Hawaii: Part 4

Day 7:  Monday was a marathon day.  We took the scenic route to Koko Head Crater/Hanauma Bay and took pictures along the way.

The backside of Koko Head Crater.

At the bottom, looking straight up!

Hanauma Bay:  From the top of Koko Head

We made it to the top!

Heading back down.

After our hike, we were ready to jump in the ocean, so we walked over to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.  Brian snorkeled, while I played in the water and enjoyed the sand (I prefer not to see the fish I am swimming with.)  Brian loved it!  He said he felt like he was swimming in Finding Nemo. :)

After Hanauma, we decided we were crazy enough to attempt a second hike, so we headed over to Diamond Head.  Before we started though, we decided to grab some hotdogs from one of Hawaii's many food trucks.

We ended the day by watching the sunset and swimming at Waikiki.  Two hikes and two beach stops, all in a good days work!

Hawaii: Part 3

Day 4:  On Friday,  Brian and I went out and enjoyed the day at Waimea Bay.  We jumped off the rock into the ocean, played in the water, Brian snorkeled, and we ate a picnic lunch.

Day 5:  Amy and Lorrin both had the day off, so we actually got to do some fun stuff with them together!  First, they took us on a really great hike through the Hawaiian Jungle to Mauanawili (Twisted Mountain) falls.  Brian and Amy both jumped off the 45 ft cliff!  I did the 30 ft jump, and that was enough for me!

Then we met up with some other Georgia friends, Clark and Monique, at China Man's Hat.  We took turns hiking out through the water to the island and then hiking to the top.  I've got to say this was one of my all time favorite things we did during our entire trip.

We also had fun playing with my two favorite babies and picnic-ing on the beach.

   

Day 6:   And on Sunday, we rested.  :)  We went to church, took naps, and played some fun new games.

Hawaii: Part 2

Day 3:  We went to Pearl Harbor!  We took a tour of the USS Missouri and then also went out to see the USS Arizona Memorial.  Brian and I both loved the whole experience; me for the history and Brian for the machinery and guns.  We took a ton, a ton of pictures, but here are just a few of our favorites...

Then we went up to punch bowl cemetery and Puu Ualakka State Park to check out the views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, Waikiki, and Pearl Harbor.

 Lastly, we finished the day off with Amy and Lorrin at Kahuka Grill.  I had the most amazing burger with bacon and pineapple.  P.S.  Brian made me take this picture because he thought the giant lathe was so cool.